Can someone tell me about the GB on my Norinco BWK-92... I want to swap the GB and FSB out with a set from an AK74. I want the "lugs" for a cleaning rod. I lined the two GB's up and can see that the pin holes will not line up... Doesn't sound like that big a deal... My question is, do any of you know if the gas hole in the barrel will line up with the new GB in place, mounted so the piston tube is seated properly against the GB or will I have to get another gas tube?

I'm planning on dropping the rifle off at Kiloguns and have them do the install work. Just thought I would check here first to see if you guys knew whether or not this would work before I go bothering the guys at Kiloguns...

Thanks!

I hope I didn't prematurely buy these new pieces, if so... Oh well, I'll have them on hand for some project down the road...

It looks like the norinco has a 45 degree gas block so no it wont work. That lug isnt really for the cleaning rod, its for a GP series grenade launcher. If you can manage to just get the front sight block on that will be enough to keep the cleaning rod in place. I know from experience.

Ok.... I thought I needed the GB for the cleaning rod... I see that they have the holes for it... I take it that the rod is "secure" and not rattling too much? I've not yet gotten to have an AK with a cleaning rod so just curious...

I'll still take it to Kiloguns for the FSB work then...

Also, Is there a reason the the non-45 degree GB won't work other than "not being" drilled at 45 degrees?

The 90 degree block can work. But you then loose your sling attachment point.
I would not put either of the AK74 parts on the Chinese.
A better swap is AK47 pattern Bulgarian milled parts from Apex as the swap. Then you can use the sling swivel, hold the cleaning rod and use a type 1 bayonet which does not need a lug but the two points on the Bulgarian FSB. But up to you.
I see you have the somewhat clunky muzzle device. Beter to have kilo thread the barrel. But just my .02.